Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that there is “no ceasefire” in Lebanon, vowing to continue military operations against Hezbollah with “full force.”
“I wish to inform you: There is no ceasefire in Lebanon. We are continuing to strike Hezbollah with full force, and we will not stop until we restore your security,” Netanyahu said.
He also announced that he has instructed the Cabinet to begin direct negotiations with the Lebanese government, aiming for the disarmament of Hezbollah and a “historic peace agreement” between the two nations.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the move follows repeated requests from Lebanon to initiate talks amid ongoing Israeli strikes. Israel has also expressed appreciation for calls from Lebanese leadership to demilitarise Beirut, signalling a possible opening for diplomacy.
Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed launching a fresh wave of strikes targeting Hezbollah launch sites in Lebanon.
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun, however, maintained that a ceasefire remains the only viable solution, stating that proposals for a truce and negotiations have received a “positive response.”
The situation is further complicated by differing interpretations of a broader ceasefire understanding involving the United States and Iran. While Tehran has suggested the truce includes halting Israeli operations in Lebanon, both Washington and Israel have denied this, deepening uncertainty and raising the risk of further escalation.
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